The Community Resilience Navigator serves as a trusted guide for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, food insecurity, social isolation, and other barriers to well-being.
Based in the Community Resource Center (CRC), the Community Resilience Navigator uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally responsive approach to partner with participants in identifying goals, addressing immediate needs, building on individual and community strengths, and fostering meaningful connections to housing, benefits, healthcare, employment, education, and other essential resources.
Please view our full job description: Community Resiliency Navigator
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Community Development, or a related field and three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty food insecurity, behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, or other complex life circumstances preferred.
- Knowledge of CVOEO programs, Coordinated Entry, community resources, public benefits, housing resources, social support programs, and other local service systems preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the CVOEO service area.
- Ability to uphold safety standards
When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.
Interested in working with us? Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable applicants are found. We’re one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!